What can the UK do about China cyber-attacks?
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03/25/24
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Today, the UK government has formally accused China of being behind what it called "malicious" cyber campaigns against MPs and the Electoral Commission.
Adam and Chris are joined by The Spectator’s Cindy Yu to discuss what we know so far about the cyber-attacks and the impact this could have on the UK’s diplomatic relations with China.
And Adam speaks to Wales’ new First Minister Vaughan Gething about the issues in his in-tray.
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